Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2026
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2026, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN), BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR), KEURIG DR PEPPER INC (KDP), ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 1,878,821 | $219.54M | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| BRBR | BELLRING BRANDS INC | 1,432,420 | $22.35M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | 33,603 | $862.91K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 23,565 | $1.79M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | 22,285 | $37.29M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 14,980 | $5.14M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | 12,122 | $137.83K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 8,331 | $925.26K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | 7,475 | $738.98K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IPAR | INTER PARFUMS INC | 4,952 | $449.84K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | 3,881 | $342.20K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | 3,511 | $212.80K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 1,810 | $79.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | 1,571 | -$758.95K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2026
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as TYSON FOODS INC-CL A (TSN), BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR), KEURIG DR PEPPER INC (KDP), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2025).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.